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Start-up fund for Rodel: reopening a neighborhood bakery after a long illness and repossession
Rodel lost a commercial oven to a long illness and repossession and needs $450 to reopen a neighborhood bakery and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Manila. In September, a long illness and repossession took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $450 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $85
• Shop repairs and licensing: $125
• Replacing a commercial oven: $240
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Rodel
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- Francesca Sofia Caputo 🇮🇹 · $51
“All the best. Thought of Rodel all day after reading this.”
- Elsa Rahayu Hutapea 🇮🇩 · $36
- Sofía E. Urbina 🇺🇸 · $12.50
“Good luck. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Duluth”
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Wishing you peace, Rodel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.